Group-wide meetings of the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) occur twice a year and are open to researchers affiliated with member institutions, patient advocates who are members of ECOG-ACRIN’s various scientific committees, industry representatives, and invited individuals from external (non-member) organizations. Group meetings are closed to the public.
Purpose
Present the latest in basic, clinical, and translational research by Group leaders in the areas of cancer prevention, imaging, diagnosis, and treatment
Provide a forum for academic inquiry among physicians, clinical research professionals, patient advocates, and others
Host education sessions on engaging patients and the public in the clinical research process
Reinforce compliance with Group policies and procedures
Offer non-CME training and education workshops for research professionals
Save the Date: Spring 2022 Group Meeting May 4 – 6, 2022
Though the format is still to be determined, the dates are set. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 4 – Friday, May 6. If it is possible to host some or all attendees in person, the meeting will take place at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Early next year, Group leaders will assess the pandemic/public health situation and plan accordingly.
Future Group Meetings through 2024
Fall 2022: Washington, DC, Renaissance DC Downtown, October 26 – 28 (W-F)
Spring 2023: Chicago, Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, May 3 – 5 (W-F)
Fall 2023: Washington, DC, Renaissance DC Downtown, October 25 – 27 (W-F)
Spring 2024: Location TBD, May 1 – 3 (W-F)
Fall 2024: Location TBD, November 6 – 8 (W-F)
Virtual Fall 2021 Group Meeting October 20 – 22, 2021 Download the Schedule The Fall 2021 Group Meeting was the third virtual meeting in a row, during the pandemic. Sessions were open to staff from ECOG-ACRIN member institutions, ECOG-ACRIN advocates, NCI/NIH employees, and invited guests.
Registered attendees may access session agendas and recordings for on-demand viewing for a limited time through the Attendee Hub. Attendee Hub is available via any web browser or mobile device. Log in with your first name, last name, and the email address you used to register for the meeting.
Virtual Spring 2021 Group Meeting April 28 – 30, 2021 Download the Schedule The format of our Virtual Spring 2021 Group Meeting was similar to that of our Virtual Fall 2020 Group Meeting. Sessions were open to staff from ECOG-ACRIN member institutions, ECOG-ACRIN advocates, NCI/NIH employees, and invited guests.
Training and Education Sessions We offer several pre-recorded educational presentations, geared toward clinical research staff, to download and view on demand. These resources are available during and after the meeting to anyone with member log-in credentials, regardless of meeting attendance. To access the materials, visit the Clinical and Administrative Resources section of the website, where we typically store such information.
Interested in becoming an industry sponsor or exhibitor for a future meeting? Request a Group Meeting Prospectus from Christina Chink via phone at 215.789.3639 or send an email.
